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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 20h

Lots of Indigenous Peoples Day events took place over the weekend, but there are more happing around Oregon today and later this week.

How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 in Portland and beyond

Oregon universities, museums and community groups host events featuring Native artists, traditional foods and cultural demonstrations.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 2d

Me to my editor, at midnight, eyes still a little watery from the tear gas: “I believe the correct spelling is Yip Yip.”

Feds use tear gas, pepper balls on Portland ICE protest crowd, PDX spurns Noem video: Get caught up

“You’re making it a war zone,” a protester shouted as people ran for cover.

www.oregonlive.com

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Grant Marek @grantmarek.bsky.social · 4d

Videos and photos have surfaced on social media showing visitors to Yosemite National Park engaging in dangerous and illegal behaviors, including BASE jumping from El Capitan and climbing Half Dome’s cables without permits.

via @ashleyharrell.bsky.social
www.sfgate.com/national-par...

Yosemite visitors are doing dangerous, illegal things during federal shutdown

"It's the Wild Wild West."

www.sfgate.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 5d

Turn your attention away from that single block in South Portland and you'll find so, so, so (truly so!) much to love in the city right now.

8 reasons you should visit Portland right now, despite what you may be hearing

All eyes have been on our city, which just so happens to be beautiful this time of year.

www.oregonlive.com

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Caity Weaver @caity.bsky.social · 6d

I became a Revolutionary War reenactor for work! I went to Massachusetts and I couldn’t wear makeup!!! 😭 War is HELL

I Fought the Battle of Bunker Hill

What it takes to be a Revolutionary War reenactor

www.theatlantic.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 6d

In 2023, Kris and RJ Whittle bought Riverside Fish n' Chips, one of the most beloved fried fish carts on the coast. Their goal? Don't change a thing.

Is this the most scenic fish and chips spot in Oregon?

Riverside Fish n’ Chips has become a must-eat food cart on the north Oregon coast.

www.oregonlive.com

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 7d

As another possible La Niña winter develops in the Pacific Ocean, what does it mean for Oregon?

Maps show what a likely La Niña winter means for Oregon weather

As another possible La Niña winter develops in the Pacific Ocean, what does it mean for Oregon?

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 8d

Story here

This bizarre Portland museum features a ‘mermaid’ that will haunt your dreams

Easily Portland's weirdest attraction, the Zymoglyphic Museum is entering its second decade in Oregon.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 8d

Omg the Zymoglyphic Mermaid popping up on A1 😂

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 11d

In general, federal public lands remain open during a shutdown. What's less clear is whether and how long those recreation areas will be maintained.

Will national parks and forests be open during government shutdown? Here’s what we know

What visitors can expect at Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves and other federally managed recreation areas.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 11d

🎶 Suuuuuper harvest moooon 🎶

‘Super harvest moon’ will usher in the dark season

The first full moon of fall will be a little bigger and brighter than usual.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 12d

Shutdown warnings on BLM and National Park Service websites did not have the same kind of politicized messaging.

Message on U.S. Forest Service websites blamed ‘radical left democrats’ amid government shutdown

Politicized messages appeared beside beautiful landscape photos on federal websites.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 12d

This message has popped up at the top of U.S. Forest Service websites this morning.

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 12d

🚨New parking fees at 22 Oregon state parks🚨
- These are the regular $10 fees, now being charged at additional parks.
- Lots of big-name spots included: Beverly Beach, Crown Point, Tryon Creek, etc.
- Can pay online, by kiosk or QR code.

These 22 Oregon state parks are charging new parking fees. Here’s what you need to know

From the Oregon coast to Bend, these popular state parks will now cost you to see.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 14d

Free tickets for a sneak peek of "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" (which has some Oscar buzz) at the Tomorrow Theater in a couple of weeks 👀

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

TICKETS FREE. With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relation...

tomorrowtheater.org

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iain @maccoinnich.bsky.social · 19d

August 2025 stats are out for PDX: cdn.portofportland.com/pdfs/Aug%202....

Of note: the build up in Portland by Alaska Airlines Group means that they're not just up a lot of over last year; they're larger at PDX than they were in 2019 (with or without factoring their acquisition of Hawaiian).

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 24d

The Siletz tribe is doing something special.

Tribe-run farm provides food sovereignty to rural Oregon community

Tel-tvm’ has quickly become a central hub for the Siletz tribal community.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 25d

Finally got to write about the beloved gray whales of Depoe Bay.

This pod of gray whales has made Oregon their summer home. Now, people flock to see them

How to experience the “whale watching capital of the Oregon coast.”

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 26d

This list didn't include roads. Just "things on a topographical map."

Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 26d

There's a new effort in Oregon to replace offensive geographic names across the state. The to-do list is currently 91 names long.

91 offensive landmark names in Oregon will be replaced. Here’s how you can help

Oregon is in the process of renaming geographic places with "insulting and derogatory" words.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 28d

Another really great read from Bill.

Bill Oram @billoram.bsky.social · 28d

Last year, we shared the story of a former inmate who went on to become the oldest player in college basketball and the captain at Southern Oregon.

The latest chapter in Brett Hollins' journey may be the most meaningful of all.

A story about going back and spreading hope — with a basketball game.